Welcome to the Launch Briefing, a daily feature, where you will find a roundup of news and interesting stories from the Astros clubhouse and from around the league.
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It’s the Friday Launch!
Houston Astros News
Lucas Spence had a pretty decent game….Recap
Varsho hurt now because why wouldn’t he be (NYT)
Alexander DFA’ed by the team (CBS)
AL West News
What really happened to the M’s this year (ST)
Angels shut down Joyce for the remainder of the year
MLB News
Don Cooper passed away (NYP)
Braves also lose Pérez to the IL ahead of playoffs (ESPN)
And there goes Castillo for the Sox (SNW)
Rays select Woodford off waivers (RW)
Giants claim Doval (SFC)
Mets add former Twins executive to front office (ESPN)
Houston Astros birthdays
IF Ray Busse (78)
RHP Mike Stanton (74)
RHP Ron Mathis (68)
RHP David Weathers (57)
C John Garcia (26, High-A)
Feature photo from Astros on X
